Smoking and diet can affect the evolution of inflammatory bowel disease
The factors that determine the development of inflammatory bowel disease are not entirely known. However, previous infections, genetics and environ...
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What does a colonoscopy consist of?
A colonoscopy is the diagnostic test for the detection of colorectal cancer, and is recommended for the population over 50 years of age.
Can probiotics restore microbiota?
Probiotics are microorganisms which are beneficial for health. They help balance intestinal microbiota, which is of great importance in strengtheni...
Eight researchers from the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS and the University of Barcelona in the ranking of the best in the world
The list, published by Clarivate Analytics, identifies the most influential experts, who are among the 1% most highly cited in their speciality in...
How do I know if I have Helicobacter pylori?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that causes stomach ulcers and, if left untreated, can lead to stomach cancer.
The AECC awards Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS 2.1 million euros for cancer research
On Thursday, 11 November, the Spanish Cancer Association (AECC) awarded the AECC 2021 Grants for Cancer Research at an event held at the organizati...
Seven specialities at the Hospital Clínic among the best in the world, according to Newsweek’s World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022
Cardiology, cardiac surgery, orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and nutrition, neurology and medical oncology ar...
Tofacitinib: new drug approved for the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the colonic mucosa. There is no curative treatment. Instead, patients must take m...
MiWEndo Solutions, a spin-off that is to develop a device to improve the early detection of colorectal cancer
The spin-off, supported by UPF, the UPC, Hospital Clínic and ICREA, it will use microwave technology to automate the detection of polyps during col...
Stem cells treatment for fistulas in Crohn's disease is about to be approved in Catalonia
Treatment with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), extracted from fat tissue, is a powerful tool for the cure of autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's dis...